Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Employment and Training
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Access to labour for small businesses
- Allow RRSP withdrawals for the purchase of a new or existing business.
- Increase the Small Business Deduction Threshold from its current level of $500,000 to between $650,000 and $750,000
Regulation
- Implementation of the enabling regulation for the changes to the Canada Small Business Finance Program (CSBFP)
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
- House of Commons
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
As the authoritative voice for franchising in Canada, the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) speaks on behalf of franchisors and franchisees in Canada and supports franchise legislation and initiatives that promote and advance excellence in franchising and achieve uniformity in franchise legislation across Canada. CFA will consider advocating against any legislation or initiative that prohibits CFA member franchise systems from effectively and efficiently executing their businesses. CFA works with all levels of Canadian government to ensure the development of industry-made solutions.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Sherry McNeil,
President & Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
With over 600 corporate members nation-wide, the CFA represents many of Canada’s best-known franchise brands and over 40,000 franchisees.
CFA’s membership consists of two different types, a member can either be a Franchise System (FS), or a Franchise Service Supplier (FSS).
CFA Franchise System membership eligibility:
• Must be offering franchises in Canada or planning to offer franchises in the next 12 months
• Must meet CFA’s definition of a franchise
CFA Franchise Support Service/Suppliers (FSS) membership eligibility:
• Must be engaged in providing products or services to franchise systems and/or franchisees
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
116-5399 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, ON M9C 5K6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-695-2896
Ext.
222
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- David Black,
Director of Government Relations and Public Policy |
Public offices held
- Sherry McNeil,
President & Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
